OpenStreetMap workshop

* Update* sold out, but we may have some returns nearer the day. Sign up to the Mappa-mercia mailing list (below) and we'll let you know. Developers on the OSM dev list contact us through the dev list.

A workshop to develop understanding and practical collaboration between web developers and mappers.

How to use OpenStreetMap and how to develop the map. A chance to explore current opportunities arising from open data initiatives: Ordnance Survey mapping and datasets from local and central government.

Programme

Basics

Better mapping. Using and adding photos.

Adding a map to your website or blog

Advanced maps

Creating custom map styles

Hosting your own OSM installation

Cyclestreets

Beyond maps: Accessing the data

Examples from OpenlyLocal and uk-postcodes

Mobile Maps

OpenSatNav & augmented reality maps on mobile phones

TrackMyJourney

Method

a. short presentations, worked examples, how-to demonstrations

b. build stuff

Facilities

Facilities: wifi, 6 rooms over 2 floors. Large room with big

screen for presentations and table which seats 8 people with

laptops. Upstairs quiet area with 4 smaller rooms for groups of 2

or 3 working together

Numbers up to 20 people at a time

Who

Organised by Take 21 with mappa-mercia

Updates

OpenStreetMap in the Midlands Mappa-Mercia wiki

Mappa Mercia mailing list talk-gb-westmidlands

Twitter @mappamercia

Thanks

Digital Birmingham for refreshments

Aquila TV for facilities